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LEGO |OT5| DARKNESS! NO MONEY! (or Break the Rules! Mix the Bags!)

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Ponn

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It's actually been bugging me why I liked that Kings Mech so much and then I just figured it out. It reminds me of one of my favorite shows.

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And with that I think I just talked myself into getting some Nexo Knights again. Oh man I want a bunch of Escaflowne Lego builds now.
 
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wesleyshark

Banned
Was at target today and thought I'd stop by the Lego aisle to see what they had... It was nearly barren. There were a few city sets and a spattering of older star wars (clone wars) sets... The rest was empty shelving haha.
 
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TheFuzz

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I've convinced myself that saving up and banking some credit card points toward Amazon credit will be able to lessen the blow that Firehouse HQ is going to deal. After seeing it in person, I need it. I'll prolly try and grab it before the Fall. Between that and the classic Batcave, my "big" purchases are planned for this year. I know they'll be at least one more (prolly a Creator Expert summer set) that will catch my eye, but I REALLY hope Lego doesn't have a lot of stuff that grabs me.

Gonna be a bad (good) year.
 
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Kipp

but I am taking tiny steps forward
I just really want the new wave of Ninjago sets to come out already... I'm gonna be buying so many of those.
 
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3N16MA

Banned
It seems the Red Five is still avaible in some U.S. stores (tough to come by in Canada). It will probably be 10 years before we get another OT UCS X-Wing. If only TLG would release another UCS Imperial Shuttle. That set is beautiful.
 
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PhoncipleBone

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3N16MA said:
It seems the Red Five is still avaible in some U.S. stores (tough to come by in Canada). It will probably be 10 years before we get another OT UCS X-Wing. If only TLG would release another UCS Imperial Shuttle. That set is beautiful.
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It is. My first ever UCS set, and still magnificent. Just a giant beast.
 
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Ponn

Banned
tiggerkiddo said:
Shoot...had to buy the Wizard of Oz one, not sure what else to get, will figure it out soon.
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If you plan on playing the game the Wicked Witch is the only fig you need. She is seriously game breaking. I might actually suggest not using her because I just finished the game today and i'm getting that "don't want to go back to it again" feeling.

As far as must buy figs for collecting the Cyberman and Doc Brown fun packs were marked down last I check. The Cyberman is an exclusive fig so far not available anywhere else. The Doc Brown in that fun pack supposedly has a new hair mold. Also the train mini kit looks neat. Unikitty was on sale too, everyone should buy as many unikitty's as they can.
 
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BentBricks

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Winnie the Pimp said:
LOL, i'm at a point where i don't even bother sorting anymore but i throw everything into bins that i then stock somewhere else, thinking that SOME DAY i will sort it all (yeah right) :(

Then when i DO find some time to work on an MOC, i get frustrated every single time how i can't find this piece or that piece because i was too lazy to sort them earlier on.

Anyway, that said, i just built the Scooby Lighthouse and it was just as great as expected, albeit a bit on the small side.

Also: Gotta love sitting Scooby that came with it

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I have OCD and need to sort my LEGO, but thankfully I'm very lazy too so it counteracts my OCD. Also, I find sorting relaxing while I have a TV show in the background.

Scooby looks like he's leaving a "Scooby snack" behind. Thanks for reminding me. I need to grab that Lighthouse and the Mystery Mansion. Only two I have left to get. Lighthouse is 2nd priority since I don't want to miss out on Velma.


ghostmind said:
New Civil War sets images:

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Can anyone make out Black Panther's head? His ears look almost like a ring head piece much like Darth Maul's. Will wait for better photo before I whine about it. It may look better than a "helmet" for the panther ears.


PalaceBrother said:
Thanks all for confirming that the "burn out" I'm feeling isn't a unique thing. I'm going to take some time off, work through the backlog when I feel like it and see where that takes me.

Yep.

So dumb. I buy two of pretty much every polybag and they all just end up in these stupid shoeboxes.
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You need to start selling those doubles at the very least. Collecting unopened polybags is dangerous IMO.


tiggerkiddo said:
I do not want to think about all the unopened polybags I have over the years, some I have had for years and can't be bothered to open.
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You too. Sell some of those polybags or open them up and enjoy them.


Jimbro72 said:
I know this feeling all too well. I have dozens and dozens of polybags unopened. I had duplicates of many until I decided it was time to thin that part of the collection and sold maybe 15-20 of the dups earlier this fall and other freebie ones I didn't even want in the first place. It's the same thing with the seasonal sets like the animals and the little scenes. Bought 2 of all those the past 2 years. Sold those dups, too. From now on, I'm going with just one of each. No more dups this year and being a little more selective with what I buy, especially with the City sets. But in the end, I'm sure it'll be another 100+ sets purchased this year.
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As an ex-comic book collector, I'm all too familiar with the buy one for me and one or more to sell later. Now I only buy dups of polybags that I think will appreciate in value significantly in aftermarket to sell. Or if they have minifigs that I want dups.

In my experience so far, not too many polybags rise significantly in value except for the exclusive giveaways with unique minifigs (Hulk, Winter Soldier) or elements (VW Van). At least an increase that would make it worth my time and the space it takes to store them. 20% gain may be good, but on a $5 polybag it's a lot of work just to make less than $1.
 
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Kipp

but I am taking tiny steps forward
mojiimbo said:
I would have gone nuts for a set designed like this when I was growing up.
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Oh my goodness. I was already 100% definitely gonna get that, but seeing your pics, I just noticed it has those super sexy wing things on the back too. And it just looks even better in general in actual pictures. So excited for that now.

Is the King's Mech a store exclusive? I feel like I remember reading somewhere that it was.
 
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BentBricks

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parrotbeak said:
So much for trying to take a break...

Showed some restrain. Just bought the Doc Brown, Cyberman, Sensei Wu, and Nya.

I don't have the game and i have 7 of these fun packs on order.
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Is Sensei Wu and Nya unique or you just don't have them yet? Do you plan on getting game or just for collecting the minifigs?

I just got Wiz of Oz delivered today and have 2 pre-orders. Waiting on good deals to get Portal and Doctor Who level packs.

I want to get the game, but I only have XBox 360 and Wii. I was thinking of waiting to get XBox One, but game can't be much better graphically on XBox One. No rush on my part.
 
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parrotbeak

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BentBricks said:
Is Sensei Wu and Nya unique or you just don't have them yet? Do you plan on getting game or just for collecting the minifigs?
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I don't have any Ninjago. Just bought them cuz they look cool to me and want the minifigs. The minibuilds look fun too. Probably not going to get the game any time soon but won't rule out anything.
 
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iosefe

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I was challenged to not buy anymore sets for a month.

Luckily that was after I bought my new bionicle

My sister thinks buying Lego sets has become an obsession
 
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ghostmind

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Kipp said:
Oh my goodness. I was already 100% definitely gonna get that, but seeing your pics, I just noticed it has those super sexy wing things on the back too. And it just looks even better in general in actual pictures. So excited for that now.

Is the King's Mech a store exclusive? I feel like I remember reading somewhere that it was.
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Walmart
 
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ghostmind

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For Dimensions, I have either ordered or preordered the following:


Level Packs:
71201 Back to the Future
71202 The Simpsons
71203 Portal 2
71204 Doctor Who
71228 Ghostbusters (01/19)
71235 Midway Arcade (03/15)

Team Packs:
71205 Jurassic World
71206 Scooby-Doo

Fun Packs:
71221 Wicked Witch
71223 Cragger
71230 Doc Brown (01/19)
71231 Unikitty
71233 Stay Puft (03/15)
71234 Sensei Wu (01/19)
71238 Cyberman (01/19)
71241 Slimer (05/10)


This should allow me to unlock most (if not all) of the free-play levels, and the story content. It won't let me do everything in the game, but its close enough for me. Dimensions has 22 more unknown sets for 2016 listed on Brickset, so there will be lots of new content on the way.
 
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WordAssassin

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BentBricks said:
BUY! BUY! BUY!

I don't even have the game, but at these prices I'm buying for the minifigs and may get the game in the future.

50% off Dimensions Fun packs. GameStop with Amazon price matching.
Works on some pre-orders. Ghostbuster ones weren't 50% off, but I was able to get Cyberman and Doc Brown 50% off.

http://www.fbtb.net/2016/01/02/the-...n-matches-gamestops-50-discount-on-fun-packs/
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THANK YOU

Just pre-ordered Doc Brown Fun Pack, Ghostbusters Level Pack, and ~three~ Cyberman Fun Packs to start a nice little army. Total was ~$50, so I basically paid for the Level Pack and Doc Brown and then got three free Cyberman Fun Packs. YESSS.
 
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Winnie the Pimp

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BentBricks said:
Is Sensei Wu and Nya unique or you just don't have them yet? Do you plan on getting game or just for collecting the minifigs?

I just got Wiz of Oz delivered today and have 2 pre-orders. Waiting on good deals to get Portal and Doctor Who level packs.

I want to get the game, but I only have XBox 360 and Wii. I was thinking of waiting to get XBox One, but game can't be much better graphically on XBox One. No rush on my part.
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I waited until we got a PS4, and now i gotta say...the game looks marvelous on it! I am sure it is playable as well and looks decent enough on last gen consoles though. We only played the first 2 story levels and i fooled around a little in the DC hub world but i could already tell there's lots to do and it's been great fun already (more so if you are actually a fan of Lego games of course)
 
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Rootbeer

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mrklaw

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After seeing The Force Awakens, I'm surprised that there isn't a UCS falcon coming in 2016. It gets a huge amount of screen time and aside from the new imoerial shuttle there aren't many interesting ships in the movie (IMO).

UCS snow speeder will be interesting but I really want a falcon. Maybe Lego are thinking to get less desirable sets out while he movie is still fresh in the mind (snow speeder is lovely but clearly not on the same level as the MF), then do a UCS falcon late 2016 or 2017 because the ship itself is so iconic it'd sell itself without having a movie surrounding it?



Edit: looking at kings Mech, I wish Lego would team up with Bandai and do some proper fundamental licensed sets.
 
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tiggerkiddo

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Took me awhile to build it but so far the Mystery Mansion is worth the price of admission, it is screaming to stand next to the Vampire's Castle as a companion piece.
 
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BentBricks

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WordAssassin said:
THANK YOU

Just pre-ordered Doc Brown Fun Pack, Ghostbusters Level Pack, and ~three~ Cyberman Fun Packs to start a nice little army. Total was ~$50, so I basically paid for the Level Pack and Doc Brown and then got three free Cyberman Fun Packs. YESSS.
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I thought about multiple Cyberman packs. $8 for a Cyberman and Dalek isn't too bad especially if LEGO never does any future Doctor Who sets. You know those LEGO Cybermen will be > $10 each if that happens. I'm gambling that we see future Doctor Who sets and the ability to army build. Hmmm...I will rethink buying at least 2 more Cybermen. Not to pricey just in case. Would suck to only have 1 Cyberman. Also, knowing LEGO, they would do a different print (which is OK as long as they are "generic" Cybermen).


parrotbeak said:
Something else to spend money on. Apparently LEGO will be selling rare pieces PAB style

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4AEJlseV2c
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This has been around for awhile. I didn't want to abuse the service, but it seems to me that LEGO is aware people are using it to just "buy" parts. Seeing that they have licensed items and lots of items I want from Town Square at very good prices I may finally try out the service.

First I heard of the service was around the Bat-Pod hype and people were using the service to buy some of the necessary parts.
http://www.thebrickfan.com/tires-fo...5004590-available-again-on-bricks-and-pieces/
 
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valkyre

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Guys i need help and guidance. I know these things have probably been covered extensively in the past, forgive me for asking again.

I want to build my first moc and it has to do with Force Awakens of course. Specificaly i want to buikd the resistance base.

Now i recently (yes I am a noob) found out about bricklink. And it is awesome, although there is sooo much information in there that I really feel like i am in the ocean searching for the best piece of wood to keep me afloat. Lol

I need help and guidance regarding which stores to choose. I am from europe , so i want european Lego fans to propose to me some good bricklink stores that meet the below creteria:

A) Good reputation (used parts in good condition, professional work)
B) Lots of parts
C) Reasonably good and competitive price
D) Shipping service and costs to be competitve as well

I know its a lot to ask but I really would appreciate the help!
 
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SiegfriedFM

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parrotbeak said:
Something else to spend money on. Apparently LEGO will be selling rare pieces PAB style

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4AEJlseV2c
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It's not new, and I find that most new pieces (like the Friends sloped windows or curly pillar tops) are always sold out immediately (scalpers, hoy!). Same with licensed or uncommon parts. It's a good way to get older but not sought-after parts though.

As for Battle on Takodana, it's $80 around here. Oh Lego, you so crazy.
 
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SiegfriedFM

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valkyre said:
Guys i need help and guidance. I know these things have probably been covered extensively in the past, forgive me for asking again.

I want to build my first mov and it has to do with Force Awakens of course. Specificaly i want to buikd the resistance base.

Now i recently (yes I am a noob) found out about bricklink. And it is awesome, although there is sooo much information in there that I really feel like i am in the ocean searching for the best piece of wood to keep me afloat. Lol

I need help and guidance regarding which stores to choose. I am from europe , so i want european Lego fans to propose to me some good bricklink stores that meet the below creteria:

A) Good reputation (used parts in good condition, professional work)
B) Lots of parts
C) Reasonably good and competitive price
D) Shipping service and costs to be competitve as well

I know its a lot to ask but I really would appreciate the help!
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I don't keep to a single seller, there's always something that I need to shop around for. Generally, if they have lots of items from your wanted list and a 98%+ rating, you're good to go.

Some people I tend to return to:

44 Bricks (Germany) http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=44bricks
Helge's Sets and Bricks (Norway) http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=helge
Lapasen Palikka (Finland) http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=arska75
Brick Dream (Italy) http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=neghibo
Timby's Cellar (Belgium) http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=timby

Cautiously recommended:
Sajmon's (Slovenia) - has a ton of stuff, but sometimes extremely high mininum orders
ZOLCIASZEKPLUS (Poland) - a ton of stuff, some rare pieces, but very high minimum AND you need an average of 4 euro per lot, so even if you meet the €100 minimum you can only get 25 different kinds of parts. Makes it very hard to put together an order unless you need hundreds of a single part.

Avoid:
Mardosul (Portugal)
1001bricks (France) - these two have lots of parts so they tend to float up high on the searches, but individual prices are often crazy high.
 
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valkyre

Member
SiegfriedFM said:
I don't keep to a single seller, there's always something that I need to shop around for. Generally, if they have lots of items from your wanted list and a 98%+ rating, you're good to go.

Some people I tend to return to:

44 Bricks (Germany) http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=44bricks
Helge's Sets and Bricks (Norway) http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=helge
Lapasen Palikka (Finland) http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=arska75
Brick Dream (Italy) http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=neghibo
Timby's Cellar (Belgium) http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=timby

Cautiously recommended:
Sajmon's (Slovenia) - has a ton of stuff, but sometimes extremely high mininum orders
ZOLCIASZEKPLUS (Poland) - a ton of stuff, some rare pieces, but very high minimum AND you need an average of 4 euro per lot, so even if you meet the €100 minimum you can only get 25 different kinds of parts. Makes it very hard to put together an order unless you need hundreds of a single part.

Avoid:
Mardosul (Portugal)
1001bricks (France) - these two have lots of parts so they tend to float up high on the searches, but individual prices are often crazy high.
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Much obliged! This is a good starting point, thanks a lot for your help! :)
 
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IHaveIce

Banned
Ponn01 said:
I didn't notice before but they couldn't bother to use the drill cone piece for the bane set?

And I still don't get whats up with Captain America's sleeves.
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What's wrong with the sleeves? It is (besides the face) a take on the classic costume.

Also I need a close up of the BP fig :(
 
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marq_roq

Neo Member
Zulithe said:
Discounted TIE Advanced Prototype back in stock for shipping. Use your RED Card!

31.99

http://www.target.com/p/lego-star-wars-tie-advanced-prototype-75082/-/A-16752353

Also, this was not listed for sale on the site earlier but now it is. $10 off MSRP

Nexo Knights Jestro's Evil Mobile 70316 - $49.99

If you want to get the Battle of Tokodana for $10 off, keep your eyes on this link or find one in stores:
http://www.target.com/p/lego-star-wars-battle-on-takodana-75139/-/A-49119147
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Curse you guys! I've tried just sticking with SW sets since I started last month and now you've got me sucked into Nexo's. Whoever said 6-10yr old me would love these sets was right. Thank God for my 5 month old. Building his backlog now...

Thanks for the linkage!! Wanted the Tokadana set but not at the inflated price. This makes it easier!
 
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Haloid1177

Banned
TRU had the Fortrex but I was strong and didn't buy it. If I like the three Nexo sets I bought I'll probably buy it Thursday. I did grab the Infernox set though to go with the King's Mech.
 
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Jimbro72

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Jarrod38 said:
Bought the Lego Ferrari F40 yesterday and has to be my first Lego set in maybe 15 years.
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Good choice. I think this one is next for me to build out of my backlog. If you find you enjoy putting that one together and like the expert vehicles, I'd highly recommend getting the VW camper van while it's still available. I think a lot of others here will agree, too.
 
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valkyre

Member
Any good links that will get me started with my first moc attempt?

I am looking for rock tutorials/techinques and maybe walls / base props. As stated before i am going for the resistance base camp from the Force Awakens film.
 
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Ponn

Banned
IHaveIce said:
What's wrong with the sleeves? It is (besides the face) a take on the classic costume.

Also I need a close up of the BP fig :(
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It's out of nowhere with no tie in and makes him look like hes wearing a tank top for the first time with a really bad tan line.
 
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ghostmind

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Upcoming polybags (newly revealed):

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30277 First Order Star Destroyer

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30279 Kylo Ren's Command Shuttle

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30346 Prison Island Helicopter (that's the official name, despite this being a plane and not a helicopter... or maybe it's a VTOL... I'm confused)

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30347 Fire Car

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30348 Dumper

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30349 Sports Car

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30373 Knighton Hyper Cannon

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30374 The Lava Slinger

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30396 Cupcake Stall

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30422 Kai's Mini Dragon

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30473 Racer
 
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Kipp

but I am taking tiny steps forward
Zulithe said:
Discounted TIE Advanced Prototype back in stock for shipping. Use your RED Card!

31.99

http://www.target.com/p/lego-star-wars-tie-advanced-prototype-75082/-/A-16752353

Also, this was not listed for sale on the site earlier but now it is. $10 off MSRP

Nexo Knights Jestro's Evil Mobile 70316 - $49.99

If you want to get the Battle of Tokodana for $10 off, keep your eyes on this link or find one in stores:
http://www.target.com/p/lego-star-wars-battle-on-takodana-75139/-/A-49119147
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Okay, I'm officially sold on Jestro's Evil Mobile. For that price (and more importantly, that piece/price ratio), I can't resist.
Also, I want as many of those hover-horse things as humanly possible. Those are brilliant.

Edit: Aaaand ordered. Finally got the Red Card as well thanks to your incessant nagging, Zulithe. :p

Also, is it just me or is this a great looking $20 set?

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